"Chit-chat, or Short Tales in Short Words" by Maria Elizabeth Budden is a compilation of brief stories from the 1800s intending to teach children about important life lessons. Contained are themes of empathy, the significance of friendship, and the love within families. For example, it opens with a story about Kate, her Aunt, and Kate's friend, Blanche, who all share moments of gratitude and compassion, while living contently in the Welsh countryside. The overarching principle demonstrates caring as a selfless act of fulfillment to the reader.
Chit-chat, or Short Tales in Short Words
By Maria Elizabeth Budden
Discover a world of heartwarming stories focused on kindness, where characters show that even the smallest gestures can create joy and lasting bonds.
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2022-01-29
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Maria Elizabeth Budden, was a novelist, translator and writer of didactic children's books, who frequently signed her work "M. E. B." or "A Mother". Her True Stories... series of history books for young people remained popular for many years. Little has come to light about Budden's life.
Maria Elizabeth Budden, was a novelist, translator and writer of didactic children's books, who frequently signed her work "M. E. B." or "A Mother". Her True Stories... series of history books for young people remained popular for many years. Little has come to light about Budden's life.
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